Written question asked by Lord Carter (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 June 2004. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 2004.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

What compensation will be paid to farmers and growers who cannot harvest their crop owing to the suspension of visa services in Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and China who cannot obtain alternative labour to pick crops in May and June. - Inc ref to 19 May 2004, 661 c31-3WS. [HL 2686].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

662 c59WA; HL 2686

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Compensation Crops Bulgaria China Immigration controls Entry clearances Farmers Migrant workers Romania Seasonal workers Visas Moldova